The probability that house sales will increase in the next 6 months is estimated to be .25. The probability that the interest rates on housing loans will go up in the next 6 months is estimated to be .74. What is the probability that house sales will increase and interest rates will go up in the next 6 months (assuming the two events are independent)? .74 x .25 = .185 .74 .25 = .99 .74 - .25 = .49 None of the above